North Cheshire Chamber of Commerce and Enterprise held one of our regular ‘Meet the Chamber’ breakfast events last week at the lovingly restored Charles Roe House in Macclesfield, home to Pinches Medical; a private GP surgery offering personal healthcare to families and businesses throughout Cheshire. We were joined by local MP, David Rutley, as guest speaker.
At the well-attended meeting, which was kindly hosted in collaboration with Ian Pinches, David updated local businesses on the opportunities for companies arising from the ongoing initiatives to regenerate Macclesfield town centre, as well as the positive role that the local business community can play in taking forward these vital plans.
David also spoke further with the group on the positive progress that continues to be made in promoting the Cheshire Science Corridor, including the recent £20 million investment at Jodrell Bank, to develop its new ‘First Light’ heritage and discovery centre, to help inspire the next generation of scientists. Representatives from local businesses then had the opportunity to ask David about a range of local and national issues affecting business.
Ian Pinches provided a passionate overview on the history of the iconic Charles Roe House building and took guests on a tour, showcasing not only the GP surgery on the second floor, but also the Arts Cafe on the ground floor and the spectacular Copper Room on the first floor which can be hired as an event space.
On the day, David was also pleased to once again meet with the Chamber’s Chief Executive, Sue Bowden, to discuss the Chamber’s ongoing and exciting work to attract yet more local companies to join this dynamic network of local businesses.
Speaking after the meeting, David said, “It was great to once again have the opportunity to speak to local businesses about the real and positive economic potential in Macclesfield and North East Cheshire, and to see representatives from so many local firms present. It is clear that the Chamber continues to go from strength to strength, and I hope yet more local businesses will look into the benefits of being part of this exciting and growing organisation.”
If you would like to learn more about the Chamber and the benefits of becoming a member, contact Claire Dunlop at claire@northcheshirechamber.co.uk or 01625 665940.
